Cyclebar Columbia

I was excited to hear about CycleBar coming to Columbia last year. I quickly joined as a founding member in September. When it finally opened months later in December, I attended a class as soon as it was open. I was excited that they had morning classes so I could go before work. I did not even think to ask when signing up whether or not they would have showers. They do not have showers, so I am not able to attend class before work. Due to this, I decided to change my unlimited membership to a 4 class pass membership. I was then told that I would have to cancel my unlimited membership, but had to give 30 days notice to do so per the contract so would be charged for another month of unlimited membership. They then instructed me that to sign back up I had to contact them for the 4 pass monthly membership. So I proceeded to cancel my membership as instructed. Got charged for the additional month of classes I can't attend because they don't have basic gym amenities (showers and locker rooms). I emailed them to confirm that this was their policy, and it was confirmed. So to have switched my membership without paying for an additional month at the unlimited month, I would have to have told them after taking literally one class. The only way to cancel your membership is by going in person or by calling. You cannot do so online. They will also charge you if you miss a class, even if you just forget to check in but still attend. For these reasons, I feel like CycleBar is more concerned about your money than your well-being. It just has a slimy, scammy gym feel all the way around. It is also worth noting that many of the five star reviews on google have been left by employees of Cyclebar.DO NOT SIGN UP FOR AN UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO PAY FULL PRICE FOR AT LEAST ONE MONTH. VERY SCAMMY BUSINESS PRACTICES.Pros:-Decent instructors (my one gold star goes to these ladies, they are amazing)Cons:-Money grab- No showers- No changing rooms- Not enough space- Owners skimped on providing basic work out class amenities (changing room, separate male and female locker rooms, showers)- Overpriced- The bikes are not maintained, often broken, and the staff is not educated on how to properly fix and maintain the bikes. If you get a broken bike, you are not refunded or offered a free replacement class.- Feels like it is run by someone who has never taken a spin class before- Feels like the owners were short on cash when opening, skimped by to get the place open, and are now trying to money-grab as much as possible to get their return on investment.- Recommended RPMs reach >130, this increases your chance of overuse injury as it is not recommended to go above 100 RPMs for physical health reasons.

Cycle bar como has the most welcoming atmosphere and instructors!! Everyone is super helpful and makes sure all riders are excited and ready to go :)

Love love love Cyclebar Columbia! Their staff are super nice and their instructors are amazing!

Out on Dr's orders. You want to change me $ 15 fee change based on medical leave to freeze my account. I was told it was no problem to stop or start my membership anytime.Your staff told me different things.You do not have permission to charge my card. Not interested in coming.

First CycleBar class under my belt. Everyone was super helpful and nice. Sue is an amazing instructor with infectious energy. Needed this today. Great job 👏 …

It's a comfortable little place.